Hill stepping down from Caldicot job

STEVE Hill has announced he will leave his post as Caldicot Rugby Club’s head coach at the end of the season.

STEVE Hill has announced he will leave his post as Caldicot Rugby Club’s head coach at the end of the season.

The former Pontypool boss has told officials at the Division Five East club that he plans to leave Longfellow Road after three years at the helm.

Hill transformed Caldicot from a struggling side and guided them to become realistic play-off contenders as the Monmouthshire team bid for promotion to Division Four East.

Hill inspired Caldicot to back-to-back third places – narrowly missing out in successive play-off bids – and his side still have an outside chance of qualifying for this season’s end-of-season showdown with Division Four East’s bottom-but-one side.

But second-placed Caldicot must beat Brynithel away and third-placed Blaenavon have to lose both of their remaining fixtures if Hill’s team are to qualify for this season’s play-off.

Caldicot chairman Gary Ellis hailed Hill’s achievements saying: “Steve has done a great job and has brought success to this club. We thank Steve for his energy, enthusiasm and excellent coaching abilities.”

Caldicot Rugby Club are now seeking a new head coach to replace Hill and potential applicants can call club secretary Jeff Phipps on 01291 424789 or 07791 400534 or at jeff.phipps@caldicotrfc.com.

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